Job Opportunities

IPM and Orchard Specialists

APPLE LEAF is eastern New York’s leading Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and orchard consultancy firm. We are seeking to fill a number of positions within the company, including assistant operations supervisor, summer orchard scouts, fruit technicians, and field assistants. Principal responsibilities include: scout orchards for common pests, report observations, assist in making recommendations, and assess success of recommendations. For more information, please email a resume and letter of interest to jobs@usappleleaf.com. FT, PT, seasonal, and year-round positions available. www.usappleleaf.com

ASSISTANT FARMER NEEDED

Fraser's Garlic Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located just south of Churchville and Bergen, NY. We are seeking an individual to work for 2 to 3 days/wk. during the 2015 growing season. We are willing to share the employee with another local farm. The person must have own transportation, have an interest in organic farming, and willingness and ability to perform the physical duties and participate in the decision making duties of our farm. For more information and/or apply, please contact Ed Fraser at (585) 350-8295 or frasergarlic@rochester.rr.com

Permaculture Farm seeks part-time help & community member

Want to live in community on a beautiful piece of land AND help manage our no-till human-scale vegetable farm? Great learning opportunity, AND possibility of balanced schedule with hobbies, social-life, & perhaps part-time work.The right person will be offered housing, food & $100/week for 3 1/2 days of work. Opportunities for profit-sharing & future partnership.Located on the Shawangunk Ridge in High Falls, NY...very close to New Paltz, Rosendale & Kingston. more info http://clovevalleycsa.org/internships/Contact Aileah 845-687-0535 clovevalleycsa@gmail.com <

Whistle Down Farm is hiring a crew member for the 2015 season to participate in all aspects of vegetable production. We are located just outside of Hudson, NY and grow 6 acres of organic vegetables and berries for 5 food pantries in the Bronx, Harlem, and East New York, for our local CSA, the Hudson farmers market, and a few local restaurants. We are looking for someone who has at least a season of farming experience, and who can bring a good work ethic, sense of humor, and positive attitude to our team. Compensation is hourly wage plus vegetables. To apply please send a resume and 2 farm related references to whistledownfarm@gmail.com.

Farm Manager at Sprout Creek Farm - Poughkeepsie

Encompassing 200 acres in Dutchess County, SCF is primarily an educational institution using the farm as a classrom. The Farm Manager is responsible for the dual dairy (cow and goat) operations, including non lactating animals and the fields. He/she is expected to perform daily operations while effectively managing the team of farmer/educators.

Experienced Field Production Head Farmer Wanted for 8-Year Old Active CSA in Rural State College, PA

PCO certified-organic vegetable farm, founded 2007 seeks an experienced Production Grower to help expand our operation, along with increased mechanization using new equipment --like raised bed mulch layer and water wheel transplanter. Prefer someone with 2-3 years full -farm experience with a wide variety of farm equipment knowledge and an entrepreneurial attitude. Profit sharing will be added to base compensation. On-farm housing inegotiable. Info on our green development future community at GreenmooreGardens.com Send a resume, letter of interest and 3 references to: Greenmooregardens(at)gmail.com

Wanted: Certified-Organic Vegetable Farm Experienced Production Farmer-Manager for 8-Year Old CSA in State College, PA

PCO certified-organic vegetable farm, founded in 2007, seeks an immediate experienced production Grower to help expand our operation, along with increased mechanization using new equipment --like raised bed mulch layer and water wheel transplanter. Prefer someone with 2-3 years full -farm experience with a wide variety of farm equipment knowledge and an entrepreneurial attitude. Profit sharing will be added to base compensation. On-farm housing is negotiable. A new team is being built today and could include you. Info on our green development future community at www.GreenmooreGardens.

Land Steward Mt Athony Union Middle School Bennington , VT

Manage the schools growing educational and production gardens, be able to work with middle school and high school students. Plan and maintain garden and surrounding areas, work with teachers using the gardens to enhance curriculum. Year round, but part time $20/hour. For complete details go to website listed below. Job number 1329872.Thanks, Alan Baker 802-442-3504MAUMS Ag-committee www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=1329872

Fishkill Farms Hiring Vegetable Crew

Our vegetable production team grows 20 acres of vegetables using organic methods for our CSA and farmers markets in NYC. We seek hard-working and enthusiastic crew members to participate in every aspect of vegetable growing and attend one market each week. For full job description see www.fishkillfarms.com or email jess@fishkillfarms.com